The England captain should be fit to face Germany at Wembley but, against
Chile, Frank Lampard will captain his country.

Steven Gerrard is so determined to face Germany at Wembley next week that he has had an injection in his troublesome hip.

Liverpool said that any medical procedure carried out on the midfielder by England, including the jab, was to be done in conjunction with them. Gerrard will not play against Chile at Wembley on Friday, meaning Frank Lampard will be captain.

Since the falling-out over Fabio Capello keeping Gerrard on too long in a 2010 friendly against France when he got injured, relations have improved between Liverpool and England.

Gary Lewin, England’s head of physiotherapy, visits Melwood while the masseur Paul Small works for both sides.

Gerrard, who is expected to announce his international retirement after the 2014 World Cup, wants to be ready for the visit of the team who so embarrassed England in the last World Cup.

“He’s had an injection and he’s out of the Chile game but we’re hoping he will be OK for the Germany game,’’ Roy Hodgson, the England manager, said before training at London Colney on Thursday.

The Football Association revealed that Lampard is “under the weather” but his mild cold did not stop him training and he will lead the team out against Chile.

There will be a special presentation to the Chelsea midfielder before kick-off to mark his joining the England 100-cap club against Ukraine in September. His daughters, Isla and Luna, will be mascots.

Along with Gerrard, Kyle Walker had an injection on an ongoing thigh problem on Thursday and will also be missing against Chile.

Michael Carrick and Danny Welbeck have already pulled out while Daniel Sturridge stayed in the gym, protecting a slight foot injury. His scan revealed no calcification, only bruising.

England moved early to Arsenal’s base, and to the Grove hotel near Watford, after St George’s Park was hit by a sickness bug.

Hodgson was delayed walking out at training at Colney as he spent 15 minutes deep in conversation with Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager.

They discussed England’s use of Jack Wilshere, who was warming up with the rest of Hodgson’s players 50 yards away. They were joined by the England team doctor, Ian Beasley, who worked for Wenger for six years.

Wilshere has only just returned from an ankle injury and impressed Hodgson with his late cameo against Manchester United on Sunday.

Wenger, who gets on well with Hodgson and has known him a long time, has been understandably wary of Wilshere being rushed back too quickly given his medical history.

Michael Appleton, who worked as a coach under Hodgson at West Bromwich Albion, was among those watching training. Appleton, who managed Portsmouth, Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers in quick succession, applied for the England Under-21 post after Stuart Pearce’s contract was not renewed. Gareth Southgate got the job but Appleton is well regarded within FA circles.

Meanwhile, the FA was fined 10,000 Swiss francs (£6,800) by Fifa on Thursday following incidents at Wembley involving Polish fans at last month’s World Cup qualifier.

As match hosts, the FA has to bear some responsibility, according to Fifa. The Polish FA was fined 30,000 Swiss francs (£20,450) for “incidents of crowd disturbance” at the Oct 15 match. Polish supporters lit flares while one visiting fan ran on to the pitch.

The FA is expecting 60,000 to attend Friday’s game and 80,000 to turn up for the game with Germany.

Both matches are part of the FA’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The Chile game will particularly be used by Hodgson to look at options for his World Cup 23. Fraser Forster, the Celtic goalkeeper, will make his first appearance.

Forster, Joe Hart and John Ruddy were the first ones to appear at Colney for training, taking part in a vigorous work-out with the goalkeeping coach, Dave Watson.

Ross Barkley is expected to feature at some point against Chile while first caps are likely for the Southampton pair of Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, who is expected to start wide on the left in the absence of Welbeck, found out at training on Thursday last week that he was in the England squad for the first time.

“I couldn’t believe it,’’ Rodriguez told FATV. “I told my dad and some friends and family. It was unbelievable, I couldn’t stop smiling, it was a great feeling and to be here now is really good. To represent your country is the best thing to do in your career.’’